You are a incarnation of error. If you touch even one hair on this boy, I will not be tolerated.
Moriarty! Relax. He is not our enemy.
That is not what you can determine. Danger is a matter of probability, so I will decide.
Stop. I am really sorry, Mr.President. We have some issue.
Don't worry. You are saviors of our country. This is nothing compared to what we owe to you.
Saviors of your country? What does that mean?
The battle between Aaron and Hamilton was a serious headache to us. As you know, our country has just become independent from Britain.
In this crucial moment of the country's history, two president candidates are fighting! What if one of them died. That would be catastrophe.
You mean, we solved the headache problem by putting the conflict down.
That's right! If you don't mind, I would like to pay back as the president of the United States!
Well, actually we are looking for a stuff. It's a piece of memory. I have never seen such precious treasure here before.
A precious treasure? Ah, I know someone you should talk to. Her name is Jefferson. I will write a letter inside of the building. Let's …. EEEEK!
Keep your distance.
Moriarty! Please!
"Mr. President told us Jefferson's location. After bad luck, every thing seems going off without a hitch.
Although bad luck seems gone, disappointment is still in my mind.
I want to know about Moriarty who has been a hero for me.
But, as she has been doing,
I can't expect any clue from her."
Sage's counseling
"Face to face with Jefferson.
She looks very intelligent. I heard that she is a candidate for the next presidential election. I wonder how outstanding she is to be a candidate.
Given everything I heard about her, she must be a good listener."
Hm, I know someone who might have that kind of thing.
Really? Who is it?
Obviously, it's someone who seems the greediest in this counrty. Now, she is playing an active role in politics as the Finance Minister.
What is her name?
H..Hm, she is my long competitor. A competiton in good faith between me and her has developed this counrty.
Ah, so what is her name!?
You should know by now. You are devoid of sense, aren't you? Not long ago, you interrupted her battle. Hamilton.. I don't understand why she brought danger upon herself by having a childish duel with Aaron. Tut,tut.
Ah, that means……. Moriarty, it's….
I got it. We landed in the middle of the battle because of the memory piece Hamilton has.
I see. Well then, Moriarty….
Wait. I will come back after searching for her location
Ah, she's gone.
Oh, amazing. Did she do some kind of magic?
Basically, yes. Besides, I don't even know who she is.
Don’t worry. That is how things work in relationship.
R..Relationship? We are just friends!
Don’t be shy. A gentle man shouldn't be shy with it.
No, it's not! I'm saying we are not in relationship. It is already bothering enough that I have no idea about her…….
Really? You really don't know about your love?
I have tried, but there is no clue.
I see. You seem impatient. Hold on, let me tell you my story.
…….
During the war with Britain, I already signed on the Declaration of Independence, but things were not going well. Crazy king, George's redcoats were trying to tear us apart.
What we desperately needed was the French contingent. But, we didn't know for sure. In other words, it was the unkonwn future just like her identity.
…So what happened?
People were expecting me to say something about it. So, I said that France promised military support to us.
That was a lie. Keke. But, because of that, we could pull ourselves together, and we started to drive Britain forces out of this country. Just at that time, the French military really came to help.
…….
If you are having hard time figuring out something, just try to be cheeky as if you already know. This will give you courage. In the end, the problem you have will eventually be solved.
"Moriarty returns just in time and draws me. Jefferson, as a counselor, smiles at me with shaking her hand. Now, I feel much better.
It may be better that I pretend to know for Moriarty.
Don't be disappointed and be courageous.
Being courageous…….
I have nothing to worry about."
The best beautiful excuse
You again! Ladies and Gentlemen!
Hi. Why did you run away?
Sorry,Sorry. It was a good opportunity for me to avoid the battle. I don't like a battle. If you don't fight, you become a coward. If you fight, you may be badly hurt. Hahaha.
Here, Mr. president, Washinton, wrote a letter to you.
Oh, let me see what she has to say.
You found a treasure, didn't you? We need that now.
A treasure? Are you talking about the pocket watch I recently found?
Moriarty, is it?
This must be it. Eliminate her and secure it in 5 seconds….
Please don't. we use violence only when necessary.
But, he provided a cause of your wound. Any potential risk factor should be eliminated…….
It's fine. Let me handle this.
Bah.
Well, Ms. Hamilton. You read the letter. Now give the pocket watch to me like a lady.
Hm……. No.
W..Why!? You owe us!
I have instinct. Whenever I make a deal, it is reckoned by my instinct. My instinct is telling me that I should get something more. What should I get? Hm…….
Ah! I know what I want. That girl….
I want to know about her.
"Huk.
I feel like being read by her. What a intuition she has.
She wants to keep the piece of memory by poking me on a sore spot.
Moriarty is looking at us. She seems like ready to attack Hamilton and take the memory piece if our deal falls apart.
That is the worst outcome! I don't want to make her a monster!
Oh,Yeah.
I already decided to pretend that I know."
Ah, this lady? Easy. This lady is… hm…. Ah…
..my new asistant!
………?
Asistant?
Yes. Her power originates from me. I, kidn of, lend it to her.
…….
Well then, I should change my question. Reveal yourself!
I am…. Ah, I am a wandering alchemist. I am gathering treasures for important use. The pocket watch you have is one of the treasures we are looking for. I was actually….
gonna give it to Moriarty as a gift.
….
She is really hardworking as an assistant. So, please give it to me for my sake before we turn all of the treasures in this country into a chunk of lead!
…Yeah, a chunk of lead!
!! Ah, Moriarty…. Relax. Not yet!
I see. Funny story.
…..
Ok, I'll give you. Anyway, I didn't really like it.
T..Thank you!
"So, one more piece of the memory is returned to her.
She absorbed it as a part of herself, then showed me her smile again.
The smile makes my disappointment go away. And, I hope that just a little bit of her lost identity and memory can be felt and sent to me.
Then, Moriarty told me at first time.
""as expected....... you are my hope.""
Ah. Moriarty"""
School in Panic
"I said that we should go back to Lussid.
It is right after we obtained a memory piece without one fight in a familiar parellel world.
We are coincidentally at a very peaceful school that makes me miss Lussid.
Come to think of it, we have long been absent from school. Chris is probably worried.
Moriarty just nods her head without a word. Her expressionless face seems different than before.
Disappointment....... "
"""How many pieces have we collected?""
I asked. She gives a curt reply.
""The pieces we have collected are a very small portion. But, thank you.""
""I see. By the way, you've changed a lot. Do you know?""
Moriarty puts awkward expression on her face.
Yeah, this is the difference.
""Old you would not have said 'Thank you'. That is a very warm expression."" "
"She blushes.
""…I don't know what you are talking about.""
She said, but I know she is being shy.
At the moment when I am thinking that this is worth the effort we put into finding the memory pieces,
Moriarty practices magic and teleport us to Lussid.
But, Lussid......."
T..This can't be! Is this really Lussid?
Yes, You are the one who wanted to go back to Lussid.
What has happened to school when we were gone! Why there are so many irregulars at Lussid!
Hello. It is a good day to fight.
Who are you!
Benighted savages, I am the emperor of Russia, Tsar Peter! This new world lies in our hand, so surrender and serve my empire!
Funny! You little shorty!
They don't seem to surrender. Troops! Attack!
"Peter's armed forces surround us. They look normal people, but they actually became irregulars as Tsar did.
Moriarty and I pull up all the power we have to confront them. A clash between their bullets and our magic power sparks. Seeing the shooting didn't work, they turn upon us in a fury with swords.
But, they are no match for us.
Tsar's forces collapse by our servants' magic attack. "
Huk! My forces! Retreat!
…They're gone. Hope they're gone to their world.
It's not just them. There are a lot of irregulars around here.
Is there some kind of problem in the crack of Time and Space by any chance?
I need to check the Time Space engine. This is not normal data.
Before that, I need to see Chris. I wanna know why.
Misunderstanding of the Student Union.
EEEK! You become quite stronger, freshman!
Stop! Why are you attacking me?!
Stop pretending to be on our side! Everyone knows that you conspire with the Dark Studetn Union! We should've expected that!
What?! What are you talking about?
trusted Veronica……. This was out of our expectation! The Time Space engine has changed her! Just like you!
N..No! We are just!
Don’t even try. Are you really thinking that we don't know what you've done?
That's…….
You met Eri, didn't you? when you collected the pieces of the Time Space engine for Veronica.
Pieces of the Time Space engine? Is she referring to the memory pieces?
Her, standing next to you…….
…….
I feel energy of the Time Space engine. Veronica's irregular….
No! She is not!
"I am losing it and crying.
I don't know if my feeling is delivered.
Chris is looking at me, wide-eyed.
Maybe, this is a chacne to prove my innocence.
You have no idea! I have been collecting the pieces to help Moriarty!"""
"Chris remians silent for a while, then asks.
""Really? Then….""
She l